Science Probeware Activities
Science Probeware Activities
Grade Levels
10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade
Course, Subject
Environment and Ecology (Agriculture), Technology and Engineering
Related Academic Standards
Source
This content and the labs are provided online via collaboration between the Carolina and Pasco companies. This content can be accessed here: http://www.pasco.com/resources/online-experiments/index.cfm
This site was first accessed on September 21, 2004.
Additional Notes
The Buffalo Public Schools may have probeware available for classroom use. Check with the BPS Science Department for further information or if you are affiliated with another district, check with your district's Science Department.
These labs can be adapted appropriately for intermediate or commencement level coursework.
Description
Simple, yet powerful, probeware technology is fully integrated into the design of these lab activities. With these labs, you are able to merge compelling science content with hands-on, technology and inquiry based applications to meet national, state, and local standards.
These labs have been designed for PASCO probeware but can be used with any of the varying types of probeware as long as the lab-specific probes are available.
Duration
Lab durations are variable. See individual lab experiments for more information.
Assessment
Lab assessments are variable. See individual lab experiments for more information.
Probeware Experiments
BIOLOGY/LIVING ENVIRONMENT
Salinity in Soil
Photosynthesis and Oxygen
Exploring Temperature
Skin Temperature Response Time
Every Breath I Take
Let There Be Light
Organisms, pH, and Buffers
Terrarium Humidity
Effect of Respiration on Dissolved Oxygen Concentrations
Muscle Fatigue
Activity Ideas for Biology/Living Environment
- Change in pH as an indicator of microbial action
- CO2 or O2 produced or consumed by an organism
- Effect of light wavelength on photosynthesis
- Soil moisture and its effect on transpiration
- Exploring models of population growth in a species
- Changes in temperature produced by microbial action
- Control the environment inside an aquarium or terrarium
- Integrate math concepts and practice in your biology lab
- Observe the effects of exercise on EKG
- Sample dissolved oxygen in a pond or stream
EARTH and ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Terrarium Humidity
Turbidity Trouble
Exploring Temperature
Indoor CO2 Build-Up
Noise Pollution
Let There Be Light
Running Hot & Cold: Convection Currents
Acid Rain Simulation
Acid Mine Drainage and Dissolved Oxygen
Salinity in Soil
Under Pressure
Activity Ideas for Earth Science and Environmental Science
- Observe and Record the Weather
- pH analysis of rocks and minerals
- Measure Soil Moisture and Temperature
- Measure heat produced by friction
- Changes in temperature produced by sunlight
- Control the environment inside an aquarium or terrarium
- Integrate math concepts and practice in your Earth Science lab
- Sample dissolved oxygen in a pond or stream
CHEMISTRY
Salt Solution Conductivity
Combustion, Phlogiston and Oxygen: An Elemental Discovery
High-Tech Titration
Ideal Gas Law
Exploring Temperature
All That Fizz: CO2 Gas
Classic Endothermic Reaction: Alka-Seltzer® & Water
Classic Exothermic Reaction: Steel Wool & Vinegar
Acid Rain Simulation
Antacid Effectiveness
Acids and Bases
Effect of Sulfite Ions on Dissolved Oxygen: A Pollution Investigation
Activity Ideas for Chemistry
- Changes in temperature and pH in a chemical reaction
- Acid base titration using titration apparatus and a pH probe
- Experiments in gas pressure laws
- Changes in turbidity and color as an indicator of chemical reactions
- Identification of a substance based on its melting and freezing points
- Measure voltage and current in a voltaic cell
- Explore principles of fuel cells
- Integrate math skills into your chemistry lesson
- Sample dissolved oxygen in a pond or stream
